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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.60, 127.91 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.60, 127.91 and 74.62 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.60 : 127.91 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.60/127.91 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.60x = 127.91 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.60x = 9,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544.64/85.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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